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POSITION: A Teaching Professor position is available in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs in the College of Business.  The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in Human Resources who is committed to teaching excellence.  This appointment carries an initial one-year appointment and is expected to continue with classes beginning January 25, 2026. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s in Human Resources, MBA, or related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution is required.  Five years of experience in Human Resources or related field is required.  Desired area of specialty is in human resources (with interests in teaching labor negotiations, training, compensation, human resources, organizational behavior, or other courses in the area of human resources). 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in human resources, and evidence of successful university teaching.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an individual who has a desire to be involved in building our Human Resources program.  Teaching responsibilities would be in courses such as labor negotiations, compensation, human resources, training, organizational behavior, and other courses as needed. 

Applicants will be expected to teach courses as assigned in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs, participate in professional development activities, provide academic advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work.  Teaching responsibilities may involve classroom, online, and/or hybrid delivery in both the undergraduate and at the MBA level.

DEPARTMENT: The Department of Management and Leadership Programs is a vibrant and cohesive group of teachers and scholars, dedicated to excellence in teaching and remaining current in their fields through scholarly activity and professional development.  The department offers five majors:  Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Administration, and International Business.  The department serves over 500 undergraduate majors, and helps support the Universities of Wisconsin Consortium online MBA program.  The department is housed in UW – Eau Claire’s AACSB accredited College of Business.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/why-uwec/ .

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following Web site: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives   (Job ID #10016714).  Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

•  Letter of application

•  Curriculum vita

•  Unofficial graduate school transcript

•   Statement of teaching philosophy

•   Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to:

Kristy Lauver; lauverkj@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by December 1, 2026. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

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• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction

• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit

• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations

• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

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INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW 

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit  https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ . 

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment. 

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7). 

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report. Also visit our Campus Security Authority(CSA) policy. 

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.